Craft Beer and Cheddar Beer Bread
A hearty quick bread infused with craft beer and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for pairing with beers from your favorite liquor store. This american-inspired quick meals ready in about 60 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 230 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 1/4 cups craft beer (lager or pale ale)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp granulated sugar until evenly combined.
- Step 2: Fold in 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese until distributed throughout the dry mixture.
- Step 3: Pour in 1 1/4 cups craft beer gradually, stirring gently with a wooden spoon until just combined into a sticky batter.
- Step 4: Transfer batter to a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Step 5: Drizzle 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter evenly over the top of the batter.
- Step 6: Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Craft Beer and Cheddar Beer Bread take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (10 min prep + 50 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Craft Beer and Cheddar Beer Bread?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep all-purpose flour from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Craft Beer and Cheddar Beer Bread?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Craft Beer and Cheddar Beer Bread for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Craft Beer and Cheddar Beer Bread?
American quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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